Spicy Red Bean Chili

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   1. Put oil in a medium saucepan and let it heat for a few minutes on medium/high heat. Add cumin seeds and let it cook for about 30 seconds, then add onions and let it soften.

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   2. Once onion is soft and a little transluscent add garlic paste and ginger paste and let it fry for about 30 seconds.

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   3. Now add all the spices- turmeric, garam masala powder, salt and crushed red chilli. Cook until you can smell the spices (for about 40 sec.)

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   4. Add tomatoes, green chillies, and cook until tomatoes are soft (taste a little if its not spicy enough then add some more green chillies, add more salt to taste).

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   5. Add the red beans and stir with all thespices. Add about 1/4 cup water and cover the pan. Cook on medium low heat for 10-15 min keep checking every 5 min to make sure the heat is not too high.

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   6. After 10-15 min are up with a wooden spoon crush the beans (not completely all of them, just slightly so the crushed ones can create a paste).

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   7. Add more water if its too dry as you crush and taste for salt add more if needed.

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   8. Top with cilantro before serving .Served with warmed pita bread or dinner roll is best or with cucumbers sticks, salad and feta cheese.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.